[jacquej]

This is just a quick explanation of the difference between Lewy Body dementia and Alzheimer’s.

http://alzheimers.about.com/od/typesofdementia/a/Whats-The-Difference-Between-Alzheimers-And-Lewy-Body-Dementia.htm

and here is an explanation of what happens at the end stage. Please read it carefully, particularly the paragraphs under “Loss of Appetite”, and understand why tube feeding is not helpful to a dying patient.

http://livingwithlewybodyebook.blogspot.com/2008/03/last-stages-of-life.html

Also, try to have more respect for the feelings and experience of those of us who have made that long slow walk.

[ifinnegan]

Yes. I did say Parkinson’s is different in an early post.

I think don’t realize how insulting you were to call keeping loved ones alive torture.

Don’t assume others haven’t also made the slow walk.

I appreciate your posts.